Ropes Course Lead: Team-Building & Adventure Programs

Western Camps, Inc.; Sanger (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Meals provided

Facility use privileges

Training and professional development

Job summary

Western Camps, Inc. seeks a part-time Ropes Course Lead to run high and low ropes, team-building, and outdoor adventure programs at Wonder Valley Ranch Resort near Sanger, CA.

Ideal candidates have Level 1/2 ropes certification and 50–200+ hours of ropes experience, plus CPR/First Aid. The role includes working with school, youth, corporate, and adult groups with a strong focus on safety and guest service.

Qualifications

• Level 1 or Level 2 Ropes Course Certification preferred.
• 50–200+ hours of ropes course experience preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred, or willingness to obtain.
• Strong group facilitation, communication, leadership, and customer service skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate high ropes and low ropes elements, challenge course activities, and team-building initiatives.
• Lead programming for school, youth, corporate, and adult groups.
• Provide safety briefings, orientations, and clear activity instructions.
• Monitor safety procedures and equipment use, enforce course rules and participation guidelines.
• Inspect ropes course elements and safety equipment before use; report hazards and maintenance needs.
• Demonstrate proficiency in rope rescue procedures and emergency response.
• Perform or assist with high ropes rescues and emergency procedures as required.
• Adapt facilitation to meet participant and group goals while maintaining safety.
• Provide professional customer service and guest support; ensure waivers are completed.
• Communicate effectively with guests, teachers, group leaders, and staff.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and professional ropes course area.
• Follow company policies, safety standards, and risk-management practices.

Skills

Ropes Course Certification

Ropes course experience

CPR/First Aid

Leadership

Youth/group experience

Job description

Western Camps, Inc. seeks a part-time Ropes Course Lead to run high and low ropes, team-building, and outdoor adventure programs at Wonder Valley Ranch Resort near Sanger, CA.

Ideal candidates have Level 1/2 ropes certification and 50–200+ hours of ropes experience, plus CPR/First Aid. The role includes working with school, youth, corporate, and adult groups with a strong focus on safety and guest service.